Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Pueblo, CO

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number065169

Contact & location

1601 Constitution RD
Pueblo, CO 81001
Pueblo County
Phone
(719) 562-7200
ZIP code
81001 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
90.3 (75% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Constitution Operations LLC
Chain
Madison Creek Partners (13 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1982
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.88 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.45 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.82 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.66 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
55.6 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
46.2 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 18, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 13 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-14 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2024-07-18 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-07-18 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-07
2024-07-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-18 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-07-18 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-09
2024-07-18 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-07-18 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-07-18 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-07-18 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-06
2024-07-18 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-07-18 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2023-02-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-28
2023-02-16 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-28
2023-02-16 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-04
2023-02-16 Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
F0886 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2023-02-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-28
2023-02-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-28
2023-02-16 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-31
2021-11-04 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-08
2021-11-04 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-08
2021-11-04 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-08
2021-11-04 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-08
2021-11-04 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-12-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $30,707 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-14Fine$23,282
2026-04-14Fine$7,425

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Constitution Operations LLC (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clegg, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Constitution Operations LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hopkins, Amber (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanders, Mark (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shepherd, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Madison Creek Partners LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Clegg, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hopkins, Amber (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sanders, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shepherd, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 90 residents per day.

Has Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $30,707 in the last three years.

Who owns Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation?

It is part of Madison Creek Partners and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation?

(719) 562-7200. The facility is located at 1601 Constitution RD, Pueblo, CO 81001.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.